Codemasters Bring 14 million Book Series To Nintendo Wii and DS

The videogame rights to the 14 million-selling Ology book series have been bought by Codemasters. The deal was signed with Templar Publishing and will see Codemasters create games for the Wii and DS exclusively as it converts the encyclopaedia-style books Dragonology, Wizardology and Pirateology.

The series will see the Wii titles created as games based on the action, while the games on DS will resembles interactive books. The first of the games, Dragonfly, will debut during the second half of 2008.

Barry Jafrato, Senior VP of brand at Codemasters has said,

“Extending Codemasters’ reach in the family entertainment category, this alliance with Templar further demonstrates the continued growth and diversification of our portfolio,”

“With each title based on a popular fantasy theme and delivering a truly content-rich read, Dragonology, Wizardology and Pirateology are individually major entertainment properties that collectively deliver a perfect base on which to build original and creative gaming experiences.”

Are you a fan of the books? If so, will you be buying the games?

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